World Cup 2018 Qualifiers : Cape Verde defeats South Africa 2-1
PRAIA, Sep. 1, 2017 (AMP) — Russia 2018 (African Qualifiers) : Cape Verde defeated South Africa by a score of 2-1 (halftime: 2-1), in a qualifying game for the 2018 FIFA World Cup on Friday afternoon at the Cape Verde National Stadium in Praia.
Nuno Rocha scored dual goals
All the action happened in the first half, with goals from Nuno Rocha ('33, '38 on penalty).
The result put the Cape Verdeans third in Group D with 3 points. South Africa is bottom with one point. In their next game, Cape Verde will meet South Africa at the Cape Verde National Stadium on September 5, while South Africa will face Cape Verde.
Fixtures and Results : Third Round Group D
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Overview
Cape Verde at the World Cup
- Never qualified
- 5 participations in the qualifications (first in 2002)
South Africa at the World Cup
- 3 appearances (first in 1998)
- 7 participations in the qualifications (first in 1994)
Cape Verde
2:1
South Africa
2:1 (2:1)
- 1 September 2017
- 17:30
- Praia
Third Round Group D
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 Burkina Faso | 4 |
 Senegal | 3 |
| Cape Verde | 3 |
| South Africa | 1 |
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